Switch Engine / Switch Person

Experience and abilities you will need:

• One to two years knowledge of plant, one year in department.
• Thorough knowledge of silo configuration and cement storage.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Basic knowledge of railroad safety procedures and signals.
• Knowledge of railroad track layout and switching procedures.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic mechanical ability to perform service and maintenance on locomotives.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Safety oriented.

Physical Requirements:

Individual needs strong upper body strength for hanging/pulling self up on side of rail cars; position requires excessive ability to move about, ascend/descend ladder to locomotive, position self to clean and maintain switches, track and rail cars and perform service and maintenance on switch engine; moves equipment, material weighing up to 50 pounds in maintenance and clean-up duties; operates levers requiring high degree of manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination in switching and spotting rail cars for loading, weighing, shipping and storage; frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.  

What you will do:

Under the supervision of the shipping supervisor operates the locomotives to position rail cars for loading, weighing and storage.  Perform the general maintenance on the 65- and 100-ton locomotives including maintaining locomotive oil levels. Unload cement from railcars, store and then load it into trucks for distribution. 

• Operates locomotive in safe and efficient manner.
• Positions rail cars use locomotives for loading, cleaning, weighing and train make up.
• Follows loading and positioning directions of the switch operator.
• Monitors functions of locomotive and perform regular service and maintenance.
• Switch and spot railroad cars for loading, weighing, shipping and storage.
• Provide shipping clerk with car numbers for tagging purposes.
• Clean and maintain switches and track.
• Insure car doors are properly cleaned and closed before loading.
• Keep the car door closing and storage shed clean and organized.
• Documents and records preventive maintenance performed on locomotive.
• Will maintain a safe working environment, adhere to safety policies and practices, perform daily housekeeping of assigned areas, perform daily workplace inspections, adhere to plant policies and proper use of plant radios.
• Be familiar with MSHA safety rules, safety procedures for plant mobile equipment, lockout/tagout policy, confined space permit policy, hot work policy, emergency response plan, arc flash/shock and burn protection, proper containment, and disposal process (via Waste Management Plan) for lubricants, paints/solvents and other environmentally sensitive materials.
• Ensure quality of work performed, participate in continuous improvement system, observe and promote best practices, good time management and be able to troubleshoot/analyze root cause failure.
• Will work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisory personnel to meet plant needs. 

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.